Overview
Hosta 'Devon Cream' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Devon Cream' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Hosta 'Devon Cream' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other Hostas, it grows in clumps with simple ovate or lanceolate leaves that may display attractive variegation. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial to full shade, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained soil with shelter from cold, drying winds. It is suitable for a range of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers. Flowering occurs in early summer with erect racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hosta
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hosta 'Devon Cream' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Devon Cream'
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in late summer or early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails; plants in pots may be affected by vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hosta 'Devon Cream'?
Hosta 'Devon Cream' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Devon Cream' need?
Hosta 'Devon Cream' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Devon Cream' hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Devon Cream' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hosta 'Devon Cream'?
Propagate by division in late summer or early spring.
More in the Hosta genus
- Hostaplantain lily
- Hosta 'Abiqua Blue Crinkles'
- Hosta 'Blue Haired Lady'
- Hosta 'Celestial'
- Hosta 'China' (_plantaginea_)
- Hosta 'Crimson Desire'
- Hosta 'Abiqua Delight' (v)
- Hosta 'Abraham Lincoln'